CVE-2007-2223 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via integer overflow in MSXML substringData method, requiring user interaction to trigger.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2007-2223?

CVE-2007-2223 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Aug 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) 3.0 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the substringData method on a (1) TextNode or (2) XMLDOM object, which causes an integer overflow that leads to a buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-190, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2223?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Xml Core Services.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2223?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2223 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2007-2223 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2223 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xh3h-4jg9-r3p2.

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